The airline adds the streaming-music service to its seatback entertainment menu, at first with a set menu of cached content. I tried it out on a recent flight.

United passengers will be able to listen to music as well as dozens of audiobooks and video podcasts — the first time Spotify has offered these products on an airline.

Swedish audio streaming giant Spotify and United Airlines have signed an agreement, as part of which Spotify will offer streaming services on United’s in-flight entertainment screens. According to the Chicago-based airline, this is the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline.